Podcast Episodes

Julia Quinn on Why We Love Romance (Part 2)

Episode 264

In the conclusion of her conversation with Karen Hunter, Bridgerton author Julia Quinn delves further into why we are eternally drawn to the stories and themes of romance.

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Published on 2 weeks ago

Julia Quinn on Bridgerton (Part 1)

Episode 263

Part one of Karen Hunter’s two-part interview welcomes Bridgerton author Julia Quinn to discuss the phenomenal success of her Regency romance novels and their blockbuster Netflix adaptation.

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Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

My Hip Hop Town Hall with Kevin Powell & Kierna Mayo (Part 2)

Episode 262

In part two, Karen Hunter, Kevin Powell, and Kierna Mayo continue their deep dive, exploring the ongoing cultural influence, artistic controversies, and future trajectory of hip-hop after 50 years.

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Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago

My Hip Hop Town Hall with Kevin Powell & Kierna Mayo (Part 1)

Episode 261

Karen Hunter sits down with cultural critics Kevin Powell and Kierna Mayo to dissect the profound impact and evolution of hip-hop over its five-plus decades.

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Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago

The Naked Truth: My Conversation with Marvelyn Brown (Part 2)

Episode 260

Marvelyn Brown shares more of her story from 'The Naked Truth, 'focusing on advocacy, combating stigma, and living a positive life with HIV - also featuring Tony Award-Winner Tonya Pinkins.

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Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago

The Naked Truth: My Conversation with Marvelyn Brown (Part 1)

Episode 259

HIV activist and author Marvelyn Brown discusses her powerful memoir, The Naked Truth: Young, Beautiful, and (HIV) Positive - also featuring Tony Award-Winner Tonya Pinkins.

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Published on 3 weeks ago

Beyond the Stigma: AIDS Awareness with Debra Fraser-Howze & LaJoyce Brookshire

Episode 258

AIDS advocates Debra Fraser-Howze and LaJoyce Brookshire share messages of personal journeys, community empowerment, and the critical need for continued AIDS awareness.

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Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago

Fighting the Global Battle: Debbie Allen & Samantha Grandberry on AIDS

Episode 257

Karen Hunter discusses the continuing worldwide fight against AIDS with Actress & Producer Debbie Allen and advocate Samantha Grandberry, examining the challenges and progress being made.

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Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago

World AIDS Day - The Legacy of Hydeia Broadbent

Episode 256

On World AIDS Day, host Karen Hunter revisits a powerful 2015 interview with the late AIDS activist Hydeia Broadbent, reflecting on her life and enduring legacy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp…

Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago

Black-Owned: The Revolutionary History of Black Bookstores

Episode 255

Journalist Char Adams joins to discuss her book, Black-Owned: The Revolutionary Life of the Black Bookstore, exploring the little-told history of Black-owned bookstores from the 1830s to the present …

Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago